Our story…
Hi Friends,
Once again we will walk (Matthew and Brayden will run) in hopes of raising money for Cassie and Friends. We have been quieter lately at Jason's request and we will respect his privacy. We do know that many more families in the Calgary area having joined the team which means more and more kids are affected by this disease. Cassie and Friends helps bring families together, they support research and are a support to families struggling with rheumatological diseases. The also help raise money for our own Rheum department at Alberta Children's hospital. We want to continue to raise awareness that this is affecting more and more children. The longer kids are affected by these diseases the greater the complication on their body and their mind. If you are able to we would love your support.
Description
I’m proud to be fundraising for Cassie + Friends, a Canadian charity dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families affected by juvenile arthritis and other childhood rheumatic diseases such as lupus, JDM, vasculitis, and autoinflammatory fever syndromes.
For these kids, living with juvenile arthritis affects far more than their joints. It can mean ongoing pain and fatigue, missed school and activities, frequent medical appointments and injections, and learning to navigate a complex healthcare system far too young. When diagnosis or care is delayed, the consequences can last for years. Families often begin this journey feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure where to turn.
Cassie + Friends helps change that — by connecting families early, providing trusted education and practical support, and investing in research that leads to better care and brighter futures.
By supporting this fundraiser, you’re helping ensure families receive the tools, confidence, and community they need — when it matters most.
Every donation, no matter the size, creates real impact for kids across Canada.
Together, we’re helping families in Calgary and across Alberta, including those from rural and remote communities, to navigate daily life with Juvenile Arthritis — while advancing the research and care that will bring us closer to better treatments, and ultimately, a cure.
Thank you so much for standing with these incredible children and their families. It truly means the world.
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Elizabeth Devens
Raised: CA$189.63
Team captain
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Brayden Devens
Raised: CA$81.91
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Matthew Devens
Raised: CA$81.91
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 26 | Wayne Allo | CA$27.60 |
| May 26 | Wayne Allo | CA$27.60 |
| May 26 | G. Wayne Allo | Undisclosed amount |
| May 23 | Samantha Kimura | CA$54.31 |
| May 23 | Francoeur family | CA$54.31 |
| May 23 | Breanne Sampson | Undisclosed amount |
| May 23 | Lindsay | CA$27.60 |
| May 23 | Elizabeth Devens | CA$54.31 |
| May 23 | Elizabeth Devens | CA$54.31 |
| May 23 | The Devens Family | CA$107.72 |